Head Of Information Technology Rosebank

Active Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A strategic technology recruitment firm is seeking a Head of IT to lead innovation and digital transformation. You will define the IT strategy, ensure cybersecurity, and manage a high-performing team, impacting decisions at the executive level. The ideal candidate has extensive IT experience with strong leadership skills, particularly in multi-site environments and cloud technologies.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of IT experience including 5 years in senior leadership.
• Proven success in IT strategy and digital transformation.
• Strong technical expertise in relevant technologies.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute group-wide IT strategy for growth and innovation.
• Partner with EXCO on emerging technologies and risk mitigation.
• Shape governance frameworks for accountability and compliance.

Skills

IT strategy development

Cybersecurity frameworks

Leadership skills

Cloud modernization

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related discipline

Tools

Azure

Microsoft SQL Server

Power BI

Job description

About the RoleAre you a strategic tech leader ready to shape the digital future of a national business?

We're looking for a Head of IT to lead innovation, strengthen cybersecurity, and drive digital transformation across our group.

You’ll own the IT strategy end-to-end – from infrastructure and data intelligence to cloud modernization and AI initiatives – ensuring our systems are secure, scalable, and future‑ready.

If you're passionate about building technology that powers business growth, leading talented teams, and influencing decisions at Executive Committee (EXCO) level — this is your next big move.

Location

Rosebank, Johannesburg

Level: Executive / Senior Management

Focus: IT Strategy | Cybersecurity | Cloud & Data | Digital Transformation | Team Leadership, Strategic & Digital Leadership

Responsibilities

Define, refine, and execute the group-wide IT strategy to support business growth, digital transformation, and innovation.

Partner with EXCO to identify emerging technologies, AI and automation opportunities, and mitigate technological risks.

Shape governance frameworks that ensure accountability, compliance, and high-impact technology investments.

Champion a culture of continuous improvement, agility, and innovation across all IT functions.

Lead the management of networks, cloud environments, servers, and security infrastructure across head office and multiple sites.

Ensure stability, performance, and security of mission-critical systems including SWIFT, SAGE, OPUS, and iMali Yam.

Oversee IT support, asset lifecycle management, software licensing, and user onboarding / offboarding processes.

Maintain robust cybersecurity frameworks, ensuring adherence to POPIA and other regulatory standards.

Proactively identify, assess, and respond to security risks across the organization.

Implement and continuously evolve cybersecurity awareness, monitoring, and response protocols.

Drive the centralization and optimization of reporting and analytics through Power BI and semantic data models.

Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency across systems.

Provide actionable insights that empower strategic decisions at every level — from operations to EXCO.

Lead, inspire, and grow a high-performing IT team, including analysts, administrators, and project leads.

Foster professional development through mentorship, continuous learning, and performance excellence.

Build a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.

Manage relationships with key technology partners and service providers.

Oversee IT budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization to maximize technology ROI.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline.

8–10 years of IT experience, with at least 5 years in senior leadership within a multi-site or enterprise environment.

Proven success in IT strategy development, infrastructure modernization, and digital transformation.

Strong technical expertise across Azure, Microsoft, SQL Server, Power BI, and cybersecurity frameworks.

Exposure to enterprise platforms such as SWIFT, SAGE, Smartsheet, QContact, Norm, and Splynx advantageous.